Why do Some Parts of Earth have Longer Daylight than Others? - Link to Seasons
Added: 15 Sep 2016
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Simulation
The seasons is a difficult concept to grasp, however this animation is the one that caused the light bulb moment in my mind. An informative animation introducing students to the latitudes. Students can explore the answer to the above driving question by observing the animation, discussing the positions and highlighting the latitudes to notice the angle of 23.5 in the rotation. Students can also adjust the months from January right through to Decemember.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 02. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 04. Model of Earth-Sun-Moon System
Suggestions for use: Set students into groups with the animation. Students are to solve the driving question using the animation as a clue to the problem.
Key Skills:
- Communicating
- Managing Information and Thinking
- Working with Others
